2016 North DFW July 4th Celebrations
Let’s be honest. We all love to see things go boom!
Here is a list of events in the North DFW area that feature a fireworks display. We found that admission is free but almost all of them have optional costs. Click on the provided links to read all of the restrictions and details.
Looking for more events? We recommend http://guidelive.com to find more local activities.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Pride in the Sky
Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Pkwy, Prosper, TX 75078
Time: 5:00 PM – End of Fireworks
Highlights: A car show, charity softball game, kid zone, vendors, musical entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks display
More Information: http://www.prospertx.gov/events-calendar/pride-sky-set-friday-july-1-5-10pm-frontier-park/
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016
Liberty by the Lake
The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks, The Colony, Texas 75056
Times & Highlights:
7:45 AM – 1 Mile/5K/10K Runs
10:00 AM – Independence Day Parade
4:00 PM – Festival which includes: a BMX Stunt Show, the Dallas Cirque Theatre, and Christopher Lyle (Magic Show)
9:30 PM – Fireworks Finale
More Information: http://www.libertybythelake.com/ (There are a lot of activities happening at this event. See the website for all of them.)
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016
Kaboom Town!
Addison Circle Park, 4950 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX 75001
Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Highlights:
- One of the top 5 fireworks shows in the United States
- Fly-bys from World Class Warbirds from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, food, games, prizes, musical entertainment, and after party
More Information: http://addisonkaboomtown.com/
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016
Red, White, and BOOM
Morning Events
Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Times and Highlights:
10:00 AM – Red, White, and Boom Parade
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Car Show
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Yankee Doodle Party featuring family activities, food, and a water dunking booth
Evening Events
McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch, 6375 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
Times and Highlights:
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM – More family fun, activities, and food
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Blue Water Highway Band concert
9:45 PM – Fireworks show with the Sounds of America Simulcast music
More Information: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?nid=830
Frisco Freedom Fest
Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Time: 4:00 PM – End of Fireworks
Highlights:
4:00 PM – The Party in the Plaza will feature a community stage, Children’s Expo, and a Hometown Heroes Exhibit. If you get hungry, explore the various restaurants participating in the Taste of Frisco.
8:00 PM – FC Dallas vs Orlando City at 8 PM in the Toyota Stadium (Tickets here)
10:00 PM – Fireworks Show following the game
More Information: http://www.friscofreedomfest.org/
Plano’s All-American Fourth
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074
Times and Highlights:
5:00 PM – Food Trucks on site
7:30 PM – Pre-fireworks music with live DJ
9:30 pm – Fireworks with music simulcast on KLAK 97.5 (Prime viewing area is from the hill at Collin College and from the church.)
More Information: http://www.visitplano.com/event-details/?id=108
July Jubilee
Amphitheater at Little Elm Park, 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
Times and Highlights:
5:00 PM – Live music and food trucks
9:30 PM – Fireworks show
More Information: http://www.littleelmtx.us/index.aspx?NID=1058 (A lot of restrictions. Make sure to check out the website for more information.)
Red White & Lewisville
Vista Ridge Mall, 2401 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
Time: 9:30 PM
Highlights: The city’s annual fireworks show. The best viewing area is on the South side of the mall.
More Information: http://www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx?recordid=2121&page=33